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For many congregations the Christ mas giftgiving begins early with packing shoeboxes to be sent to less fortunate children The giftgiving may continue as we place gi fts under giving trees in shopping centres and assemble food and toys into Christma. Nikola . Hurtová. Christmas. This largest and most. . important. Christian holiday . is. celebrated in many countries around the world. Folk customs and traditions . a. ssociated. with . this. . How will you and your family get ready for Christmas? . During Advent we get ready for the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day.. Together, we are going to learn about how the world prepared for Jesus’ arrival.. What does Advent mean?. The Word Advent . means. We prepare to celebrate the coming of Jesus into our world . It . is a time when Christians prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, remember the time when he will come again . ministry. John Roberto (. jroberto@lifelongfaith.com. ). Throughout Scripture there is a pervasive sense that all generations were typically present when faith communities gathered for worship, for celebration, for feasting, for praise, for encouragement, for reading of Scripture, in times of danger, and for support and service. . . . To experience authentic Christian community and reap the unique blessings of . . 2016. 29. Nov. 30. Nov. 1. Dec. 2. Dec. 3. Dec. 4. Dec. 6. Dec. 7. Dec. 11. Dec. 10. Dec. 9. Dec. 8. Dec. 12. Dec. 13. Dec. 18. Dec. 17. Dec. 15. Dec. 14. Dec. 16. Dec. 27. Nov. 28. Nov. 23. Aquaculture needs . a . ‘think-tank.’ . It’s usually told . to do . this. or . that. and usually in the name of ‘ESD.’ But why? . AQUACULTURE . is the FUTURE, . but it is asked to act first.. . 2016. 29. Nov. 30. Nov. 1. Dec. 2. Dec. 3. Dec. 4. Dec. 6. Dec. 7. Dec. 11. Dec. 10. Dec. 9. Dec. 8. Dec. 12. Dec. 13. Dec. 18. Dec. 17. Dec. 15. Dec. 14. Dec. 16. Dec. 27. Nov. 28. Nov. 23. 2. Advent Wreath/Koru. Leader:. . . Living . God as your people here . in . Aotearoa, . we . gather in this time of expectation. . With . Simeon and Anna . we . wait and we hope.  . (. Light the first Advent Candle). To lead kids through Catholic Advent.... You need to live the season in a Catholic way yourself – to be authentic. .. Advent is about waiting. For the Incarnation. For the Second Coming. BUT – the US consumer culture says December is “the Christmas Season”. . –. December 24, . 2014. Four Weeks. Happy New (Liturgical) Year!. Themes:. Longing, Waiting. Hopeful . A. nticipation, Preparing. Color:. . Violet/Pink. Tone:. . Hushed, Quiet, Reflective. Video: Advent in Two Minutes. Symbols. SHAPE:.  The circular shape of the wreath, without beginning or end, symbolizes God’s complete and unending love for us—a love that sent his Son into the world to redeem us from the curse of sin.  It also represents eternal life which becomes ours through faith in Jesus Christ.. (The Hope candle should be lit before the service begins.). Lighting the Second Advent Candle. One In this holy place, O God, we seek to prepare a path through the wilderness of our lives.. Many Quiet our souls that we may hear your voice.. 3. Advent Wreath/Koru. Leader:. . Living God as your people here in Aotearoa, we gather in this time of expectation. . With Simeon and Anna . we wait and we hope. (. Light the first Advent Candle). 2 mobility across generations For example 37 of adult children whose parents on one hand were in the bottom quintiles of the family income remain themselves in the same quintiles while only 8 of those